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Ukrainian dam breach: What is happening and what’s at stake
KYIV, Ukraine — The fallout from the breach of a river dam along a frontline of Russia’s war in Ukraine continued to wreak havoc on lives, livelihoods and the environment on Wednesday.
Top American, Chinese defense officials vie for influence in Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE—As the United States and China vie to establish new partnerships and expand influence with Asia-Pacific nations, the top defense officials from both nations are preparing to try to win support this weekend from their regional counterparts, diplomats and leaders at a security forum in Singapore.
UN warns of new threat to global food security after Russia limits Ukraine grain shipments
UNITED NATIONS—Warning of a new threat to global food security, the United Nations said Thursday that Russia is limiting the number of ships allowed to pick up Ukrainian grain at Black Sea ports in its campaign to get Kyiv to open a pipeline for a key ingredient of fertilizer to get to world markets.
Fear of US-China conflict looms over Singapore defense forum
Asian leaders accustomed to straddling the US-China divide are increasingly nervous that tensions between the world’s two superpowers could spiral toward conflict, with a series of decisions on both sides making it harder for Beijing and Washington to find common ground.
Day 14: Mass grave dug; pregnant women evacuated
PHOTO GALLERY: Day 13: Bodies in the street, mass evacuations
A bright blue tarp lies crumpled on the street of the besieged port of Mariupol, two sneakered feet protruding from one end. A man stands atop the remains of a bridge struck by Russian military forces, the former span now a crooked skeleton of bent steel, broken concrete and splintered wood. And a small girl peeks out from under the arm of an older woman, their faces lit yellow by the light of an oil lamp as they huddle in a bomb shelter in Mariupol.
Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped
PHOTO GALLERY: Day 12, humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepens
PHOTO GALLERY: Day 11, death on Ukraine’s bombarded streets
Ukrainian soldiers carry civilians away from Russian attacks. Others who couldn’t be saved from the barrage lie dead in the street.
Russia slow to win Ukraine’s airspace, limiting war gains
What does Ukraine invasion mean for energy bills?
Even as gunfire sounded in Ukraine’s capital, natural gas kept flowing normally Friday through the major pipelines from Russia to Europe. But the invasion and accompanying sanctions are casting a shadow over longstanding energy ties, both for the coming weeks and longer term.
Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO
Cyber attacks knock out web sites of Ukrainian army, major banks
EU set for show of unity as Russia invasion fears mount
European Union foreign ministers are aiming to put on a fresh display of resolve and unity in support of Ukraine on Monday, amid deep uncertainty about whether President Vladimir Putin intends to attack Russia’s neighbor or send his troops across the border.